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Hidizs AP 80 Pro - Alternative to Laptop with long USB cable and Schiit DAC?

I am currently using my laptop (ripping my CD in FLAC or similar format), LONG (25ft) USB C cable to Schiit Modi 3 to feed my receiver. 

Came across a mention of the Hidizs AP 80 Pro here in a another discussion (budget DAC). 

Could the Hidizs be an alternative (storing and playing my files, converting to analog, feeding my receiver) to my current setup? Maybe even via Bluetooth (receiver Onkyo TX-RZ810, need to check if it can do Bluetooth) control from the couch? 

kraftwerkturbo
kraftwerkturbo OP
332 posts
 

Wiim Pro 

Air Play 2 receiver

Would this (are same model) do?  I have Android phone. 

https://reverb.com/item/72742633-wiim-pro-wi-fi-hi-res-streamer?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18078399966&utm_content=campaignid=18078399966_adgroupid=145854276928_productpartitionid=1726287611010=merchantid=780401392_productid=72742633_keyword=_device=c_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=617058724078&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5unBhCMARIsACZyzS2htP7pCjfJ4HIHsBllk03UbaNEcEp0MaKeLwKOJywhpZT4sewMniEaAqGxEALw_wcB

kraftwerkturbo OP
332 posts
 

Or this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125856946672?hash=item1d4da899f0:g:QtEAAOSwB1xkBtRE&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMMTLNCjEV7qsBL7OEDHc4yxe395liAbzYsa2S60lBpZzoV9Lbf5WLInLGkvB8trHEgValT5hBc49BwCVkp%2BFg1IvyiRKlbgnkPCn%2FKPY1%2FlYbOMfVwGM4r776qRH9CoVnXh6rA7WYCvErKiVQDJD5D6g4OlhlHre9ZyupQvNqyRke5edKmE%2B6ClyO%2FlV8E1tte7jod5PwhcTE7TkfCooFtHreTbiN2zu7FX3x34CbAlTK01tnZQgFy4Y%2FyCsQdmiA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6bGuoLFYg

 

 

kraftwerkturbo OP
332 posts
 

What is the expected benefit regarding audio quality: Laptop/25ftUSB/Modi3 vs Laptop/network/Wiim Pro ? 

Is the the Wiim Pro "streamer" and its DAC better than long USB C and Modi? 

Alternatively: 

Laptop/Onkyo (use Onkyo DAC), but not sure how music is controlled then (onkyo display is marginal). 

 

mlsstl
1,442 posts
 

I believe USB specs state that the cable should not be longer than about 16'.  You increase the risk of data errors and noise pickup with runs longer than that. The Wiim simply allows you to have the streamer sitting next to the DAC, with a very short cable. And, unlike a laptop which is designed to do all things computerish, most of which have nothing to do with audio playback, the Wiim and its OS are designed to do only one thing - audio.

You can always buy a Wiim on Amazon and return it for a full refund if you find it doesn't improve your listening experience.

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mahgister
13,196 posts
 

Going off the computer with a battery dac which is also a big files bank is unvaluable...

Computer noise is a hidden killer...

My only connection is the amplifier to the wall... It is why Hidizs is a good choice...

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